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Warning for Pillay & Co.

August 18, 2003 18:46 IST
Warning for Pillay & Co.

The International Field Hockey Federation has warned Indian players to watch their behaviour and not argue with umpires about their decisions.
[indiatimes.com]



Postmortem after choking accident

After conceding four goals in the last seven minutes of their match against Holland on Saturday, the debate over Indian hockey being high on flair but low on tactics has reared its head again.
[indianexpress.com]



Consistent umpiring needed

It was very disappointing to lose the way we did against the Dutch on Saturday. It hurts when our boys play so well for 60 minutes and then lose focus.
[hindustantimes.com]



Hold on to the winning rhythm

That old saying of 'slow and steady wins the race' does not exist in modern hockey. And that's something which we forgot when we started the game today against the Germans.
[indianexpress.com]



India lucky to win: Hockey coach

Chief coach Rajinder Singh said his side was "lucky" to prevail over world champions Germany in a league match of the Champions Trophy.
[mid-day.com]



IHF moots tour by the Dutch

IHF is proposing a five-Test series against the Olympic champion, the Netherlands in the second fortnight of January.
[hinduonnet.com]



Demand for third umpire gaining ground

The demand for introduction of a third umpire concept and increased use of technology to eliminate, or at least minimise umpiring errors, are gaining ground.
[hinduonnet.com]



Sohail breaks 200-goal barrier

Sohail Abbas broke the 200-goal barrier for his country as Pakistan fought off a brilliant comeback from Argentina to win 6-5.
[dailytimes.com.pk]



For Holland lapse, they blame it on humid Lucknow

There is another school of thought which suggests that despite the narrow 3-2 win over Germany in the dying minutes on Sunday, the pre-tournament training camp at hot and humid Lucknow could be the reason for the team's stunning defeat in the first match.
[indianexpress.com]


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